Formed by Leo Moran and Davy Carton, members have included singer, guitarist, and mandolin player John "Turps" Burke; bass player Pearse Doherty; keyboard and accordion player Tony Lambert; keyboard player and guitarist Derek Murray; and drummers Padraig Stevens, John Donnelly, Jimi Higgins, and Fran Breen. The current line-up is Leo Moran (vocals, guitar), Davy Carton (vocals, guitar), Kevin Duffy (keyboards), Anthony Thistlethwaite (bass guitar, saxphone), and EÃmhÃn Craddock (drums).
There is a special place in rock 'n' roll mythology reserved for that rare phenomenon, the people's band. The Grateful Dead, The Faces, Status Quo and Bruce Springsteen during his years as leader of the E Street Band are examples which define the breed: performers who have established a special relationship with their audience irrespective of marketing budgets and media approval, and for whom the dictates of fashion are broadly meaningless. The Saw Doctors are the latest in this strangely noble line" - The Times
"One of the Great Live Bands"
Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2
"The Saw Doctors are the very definition of the people's band." - Q Magazine
"The band's formula can best be described as one part Creedence, one part Hootie, and one part Irish Historical Society" - Rolling Stone Magazine
"One of the world's most appealing roots rock outfits." - Washington Post
During 2010 the band played a number of music festival appearances, including playing at the 40th anniversary of the Glastonbury Festival. September 2010 saw the release of their seventh album, The Further Adventures of... The Saw Doctors.
In 2013 the band decided to quit touring .Three members (Moran, Thistlethwaite and O'Neill) have formed a band with fellow Galway musicians called The Cabin Collective. It is currently unknown whether the Saw Doctors will be returning from their break.
Always Gives Me More
The Saw Doctors Lyrics
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there's no end to pleasing me, she always gives me more
you know i'm truly grateful, she always gives me more
an eye on mother nature, she always gives me more
sunshine in the morning, running wild and free
the crazy days of summer time, made for you and me
you know that i'm a believer, she always gives me more
it's from the heart of a dreamer, she always gives me more
now i find you in a song, she always gives me more
sunshine in the morning, running wild and free
the crazy days of summer time, made for you and me
thought that i had everything, she always gives me more
there's no end to pleasing me, she always gives me more
you know i'm truly grateful, she always gives me more
an eye on mother nature, she always gives me more
sunshine in the morning, running wild and free
the crazy days of summer time, made for you and me
sunshine in the morning, connemara breeze
the crazy days of summer time, made for you and me
she always gives me more...
The lyrics to The Saw Doctors' song "Always Gives Me More" describes the singer's appreciation for the simple things in life that always seem to bring him happiness, such as the sunshine in the morning and the beauty of nature. The singer expresses his gratitude for someone in his life who always gives him more, even when he thought he had everything he needed. The song emphasizes the theme of contentment and how it is possible to find joy in the small things in life.
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest that the person who always gives the singer more is someone he deeply cares about. The lyrics "now I find you in a song" implies that the person is the inspiration for the song itself. Additionally, the phrase "an eye on mother nature" suggests that the person cares about the environment and living in harmony with it.
Overall, "Always Gives Me More" is a love song about the singer's appreciation for the simple things in life and the person who makes his life complete.
Line by Line Meaning
thought that i had everything, she always gives me more
I believed I had everything I wanted, but she continues to give me more than I could have imagined.
there's no end to pleasing me, she always gives me more
She consistently finds new ways to please me, and never seems to run out of ways to give me more.
you know i'm truly grateful, she always gives me more
I deeply appreciate everything she does for me, and recognize that she always goes above and beyond to give me more.
an eye on mother nature, she always gives me more
She connects me to the natural world and reminds me of the beauty and abundance that surrounds us all.
sunshine in the morning, running wild and free
Experiencing the carefree energy of nature in the morning sun is a joyful experience.
the crazy days of summer time, made for you and me
Summer days are meant to be enjoyed and filled with adventure, and she makes them all the more memorable.
you know that i'm a believer, she always gives me more
I have faith in the power of her influence, and trust that she will always enrich my life in new and surprising ways.
it's from the heart of a dreamer, she always gives me more
She inspires me to dream big and pursue my passions, and her support always exceeds my initial expectations.
i never meant to hurt no one, she always gives me more
I regret any harm I may have caused in the past, but she continues to offer me love and forgiveness without hesitation.
now i find you in a song, she always gives me more
Even when we're apart, she remains a source of inspiration and comfort, and I can feel her presence in the music I love.
sunshine in the morning, running wild and free
Experiencing the carefree energy of nature in the morning sun is a joyful experience.
the crazy days of summer time, made for you and me
Summer days are meant to be enjoyed and filled with adventure, and she makes them all the more memorable.
thought that i had everything, she always gives me more
I believed I had everything I wanted, but she continues to give me more than I could have imagined.
there's no end to pleasing me, she always gives me more
She consistently finds new ways to please me, and never seems to run out of ways to give me more.
you know i'm truly grateful, she always gives me more
I deeply appreciate everything she does for me, and recognize that she always goes above and beyond to give me more.
an eye on mother nature, she always gives me more
She connects me to the natural world and reminds me of the beauty and abundance that surrounds us all.
sunshine in the morning, running wild and free
Experiencing the carefree energy of nature in the morning sun is a joyful experience.
the crazy days of summer time, made for you and me
Summer days are meant to be enjoyed and filled with adventure, and she makes them all the more memorable.
sunshine in the morning, connemara breeze
The refreshing breeze of Connemara's morning sun is a blissful experience, and one she provides for me.
the crazy days of summer time, made for you and me
Summer days are meant to be enjoyed and filled with adventure, and she makes them all the more memorable.
she always gives me more...
She will never stop giving me more, and I will always be grateful for her presence in my life.
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jim
on Howya Julia
This song is about a famous interview done by venerable talk show host Gay (Gay-bo) Byrne on he weekly talk show "The Late Late Show". The Late Late was broadcast live on one of Ireland's two TV channels and was a major cultural touchstone for Irish people. When the narrator in the song asks "Did you hear about yer one" it demonstrates how reasonable it would be to assume any random "Julia" in Ireland would have seen the interview.
The interview is of the lover of a famous Irish bishop named Eamon Casey. Widely regarded as an incredible man. Casey was known for a series of well thought out initiatives that helped the most vulnerable Irish people in the world.
When he "slipped and broke his fast" they're referring to how he fell in love with a woman and fathered a child with her whom he provided for. The chorus is a ribald distillation of all the jokes going around Ireland about the bishop having sex.
"Oh the blind and faithful followers are worried and distraught
And the only thing that's botherin' them is that the poor man he got caught"
refers to the fact that the people of Ireland could care less about him having sex with a woman. They're just sad that because he got caught that he was exiled to Brazil and he wouldn't be around to do his good works in Ireland any more.
The song finishes by bringing you back to the start and reminding you this is a conversation about the interview on The Late Late Show. The repetition of How ya Julia is to show that this conversation was repeated around Ireland by everyone and how it was the main topic of conversation for some time.